May 1, 2025

By one of those whims of fate that seem to be straight out of a science fiction movie, Alex Marquez had to wait 93 – Marc’s famous race number – grands prix in the heavyweight class to be able to call himself a race winner.But the younger Marquez’s triumph at Jerez last weekend was richly deserved. Ever since the start of winter testing, the Gresini Ducati rider’s approach to the …Keep reading

In a war of words playing out across podcasts, NASCAR has hit back at Denny Hamlin and his claims about the proposal to let teams run cars outside the scope of the rule book at the All-Star Race. With the hope of it yielding new ways to improve the short track package, the sanctioning body was going to let teams build cars out of Next Gen parts that would essentially be illegal at any other race …Keep reading

As the Cadillac Formula 1 team gears up for a first public announcement at the Miami Grand Prix, rumours around Sergio Perez’s comeback are increasing. Would the Mexican be a good pick for the American team?Contrary to reports in Germany, Motorsport.com understands Perez to Cadillac is not a done deal just yet, with 2026’s new entrant one of several options he is still holding conversations …Keep reading

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” as the famous Peter Drucker quote goes.As a karting mechanic, Jonathan Wheatley wore white gloves. As Red Bull’s sporting director, he was the drill instructor who hustled Formula 1’s fastest pit crew.And now, as team principal at Sauber, his task is to help transform one of the smallest teams on the grid into a squad worthy of carrying …Keep reading

Sergio Perez is currently in talks over a three-year contract with the Cadillac Formula 1 squad but also has other options, Motorsport.com understands.The six-time grand prix winner has been without an F1 drive since leaving Red Bull at the end of 2024, having endured a difficult campaign, finishing 285 points behind team-mate and world champion Max Verstappen.Perez previously said he …Keep reading

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen is skipping Thursday media duties ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.The reigning champion, who is expecting his first child with girlfriend Kelly Piquet, won’t be at the track on Thursday for his regular scheduled media sessions, which drivers usually only miss for serious medical reasons.Red Bull cited the four-time world champion’s baby as the …Keep reading

Rally Portugal will welcome the strongest Rally1 line-up since 2022 when it hosts the next round of the World Rally Championship later this month.Twelve Rally1 cars are set to tackle Portugal’s 24 gravel stages for round five of the season from 15-18 May.Toyota will once again field five GR Yaris Rally1 cars with the most successful driver in Rally Portugal history, six-time winner …Keep reading

Donald Trump’s appearance at the Miami Grand Prix at the Hard Rock Stadium last year was one of the more surreal moments of the season. At the time, the then former-president and standing candidate, was greeted with a remarkable and warm reception as he walked on the grid and was given a tour of the McLaren garage.The fans chanted his name while Trump also told race winner Lando Norris that …Keep reading